
The different kinds of controlled drugs, often referred to as 'illegal drugs', are divided into three different categories, or classes. These classes (A, B and C) carry different levels of penalty for possession and dealing.
How the crime is dealt with and the punishment that is given:
Class A: Ecstasy, LSD, heroin, cocaine, crack, magic mushrooms, amphetamines.
Possession: Up to seven years in prison or an unlimited fine or both.
Dealing: Up to life in prison or an unlimited fine or both.
Class B: Amphetamines, Cannabis, Methylphenidate (Ritalin), Pholcodine.
Possession: Up to five years in prison or an unlimited fine or both.
Dealing: Up to 14 years in prison or an unlimited fine or both.
Class C: Tranquilisers, some painkillers, Gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB), Ketamine.
Possesion: Up to two years in prison or an unlimited fine or both.
Dealing: Up to 14 years in prison or an unlimited fine or both.
The video which i have choose is about drugs.
webside: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLsCC0LZxkY
Questions according to the video:
2. Why drugs should be legalized?
3. What effect does criminalizing drugs have?
4. What is the downside of legalization?
5. Drugs abuse: economic or moral problem?
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